From August 10–21 the ‘STEAM Technology Showcase: LIVE!’ will engage hundreds of students in a plethora of technologies hands-on, under the mentorship of regionally-based engineers, researchers and entrepreneurs who are inspirational community figures in their field of expertise. Funded by the ‘Inspiring Australia’ initiative, this program is offered free, delivered weekday afternoons during National Science…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Science Week Daily YouTube Livestreams from QVMAG
Daily livestreams on YouTube from QVMAG on several topics relating to astronomy and the oceans. Saturday 15 August 10:00 – 10:45am Tasmania’s Night Sky livestream with Chris Arkless and Dr Martin George. Find out what to see in our current night sky over Tasmania. Sunday 16 August 10:00 – 10:45am Water on the Earth and…
Deep Blue Treasure Hunt
Love your coastline and want to learn more? Sign up for our treasure hunt and marine trail. It’s packed full of beachside fun and activities, designed for the whole family. Teach the kids about caring for our oceans, beach safety, species preservation, local history and indigenous culture. This is a treasure hunt that combines science,…
YRTS Speaker Series: Women in STEAM – Casey Hansen & Bec Welsford
Yarra Ranges Tech School would like to present Casey Hansen and Bec Welsford for our second ONLINE Women in STEAM series. Casey and Bec are Environmental Advisors with the Level Crossing Removal Project. They will be sharing with us how they help to protect the waterways, the environment and eco systems during major projects. Casey…
Coffee in the Studio
We have a very exciting line-up of some of Australia’s most interesting artists and scientists who will be hosted by artist / scientist Steven Durbach (aka Sid Sledge) live –for online conversations as part of National Science Week. We have recognized that with this year’s unprecedented bushfires and the ongoing COVID crisis that people –…
BOMWebinar – Australian tsunami hazard and warnings
Tsunamis are recorded in Australia about once every two years; most are small and present little threat of land inundation to our coastal communities. How do you know if you’re at risk? In this webinar, the Bureau of Meteorology experts will discuss what causes a tsunami, how we monitor possible tsunamis, and what warning information…
Meet the UNSW Women in Maths and Science Champions
What’s it like to be a woman in science? Hear from five UNSW Sydney women scientists who are breaking gender stereotypes and encouraging girls to consider science as a career. The speakers and their area of research are: Dr Lisa Nivison-Smith, Optometry Dr Poppy Watson, Psychology Dr Laura McKemmish, Chemistry Dr Zhi Yi Ong, Behavioural…
FameLab Academy Online Live
We are inviting Western Australian schools to tune in LIVE for a very special National Science Week event for the pilot of FameLab Academy in Australia. Your students will be part of the virtual audience at Cecil Andrews College, as thirteen Western Australian students take to the stage to deliver short and sharp explanations on their chosen topic from…
Beer & Algae: Brewing a Greener Future
Science In Focus – UTS and Young Henrys present: Beer & Algae: Brewing A Greener Future Thursday 20 August, from 5.30pm. Register online. Algae & beer. Sounds like a match made in heaven. Independent brewery Young Henrys were on a mission to tackle their carbon emissions, when they came across the Climate Change Cluster (C3)…
STEM Design Challenge for Regional Students
This National Science Week, the University of Technology Sydney, Engineers Without Borders and Tech Girls Movement Foundation invite regional students to create for your community in a two-day design challenge. On Thursday 20 & Friday 21 August, classes from Stage 3 and 4 can join our virtual classroom to design, create and build solutions to…